Those “Uncles from America” who help us!
Such is the title of a recent article in “Corriere della Sera” about “US Associations that sustain the Italian heritage. -‘with a sense of sense of respect often much bigger than ours’”. The article can be found herehttp://www.corriere.it/cultura/14_dicembre_05/i-tanti-zii-d-america-che-ci-aiutano-e73f08ea-7c79-11e4-813c-f943a4c58546.shtml#… Read More
Thank you to everyone for a successful “Armida” broadcast!
Armida was all over the US today, thanks to the WFMT network and the tireless work of producer Tony Macaluso who came to Pesaro and recorded interviews as part of the broadcast. A lot of work went into… Read More
Updated list of “American Opera Series” Stations
On Saturday November 29th, the American Opera Series will present Armida from ROF2014 with intermission features recorded during the Festival. Below are links to some of the stations that carry this program. Should a different opera be listed… Read More
Armida broadcast on November 29th
In addition to the broadcast of the 2014 ROF Armida, there will be intermission interviews with our American star, Randall Bills, as well as the artistic director of ROF, Alberto Zedda. The schedule may be found at http://schedule.wfmt.com/?day=11/29/2014&hs=0&he=23
Breaking News – ROF US radio broadcast coming up!
The ROF2014 performances of Il Barbiere di Siviglia will be on the WDAV network’s World of Opera Series followed by Armida in mid-November. You will get another chance to hear Armida along with an intermission feature from ROF… Read More
30 years (almost) with Rossini at ROF
We are thrilled to have the following contribution from one of our members. Actually Charles Jernigan’s connection with the ROF predates the establishment of the American Friends of the Rossini Opera Festival. Professor Jernigan has kindly offered to… Read More
Behind the Scenes at ROF2014
This year’s Festival concluded with a performance of Aureliano in Palmira with Jessica Pratt and Michael Spyres in the leading roles. Here is a sample of what went on behind the scenes in preparation for the first-ever performance… Read More
Something wonderful awaits at the end of ROF 2014
Usually Rossini lovers experience a “low” after the Festival concludes. It’s a long wait until the next Festival. This year, however, there is great news! The sparklingly delightful L’Italiana in Algeri from ROF 2013 is going to be… Read More
Armida makes her choice between Love and Vengence
Carmen Romeu as Armida in Luca Ronconi’s production of Armida for ROF2014. The beautiful music that accompanies this scene may be misleading.The direction makes it quite clear that Armida is having nothing of Dido’s hopeless love.
Aureliano in Palmira cast list
AURELIANO IN PALMIRA Dramma serio per musica di Giuseppe Felice Romani Edizione critica Fondazione Rossini/Casa Ricordi, a cura di Will Crutchfield Direttore WILL CRUTCHFIELD Regia MARIO MARTONE Scene SERGIO TRAMONTI Costumi URSULA PATZAK Progetto luci PASQUALE MARI Interpreti… Read More